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The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.
Three-time Olympic champion Rebecca Johnston retires from national hockey team
CALGARY — Three-time Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Johnston announced her retirement from the Canadian women’s…
Jays fans grab ALDS tickets with no rush on WC as number of home games still unknown
TORONTO — Fans showed their hope in the Toronto Blue Jays securing a spot in…
Branch of Montreal light-rail network to open in November, the other delayed to 2026
MONTREAL — Two new lines for Montreal’s fully automated light-rail network, known as the REM,…
Budget watchdog sounds alarm about Ottawa’s ‘unsustainable’ fiscal path
OTTAWA — “Stupefying,” “shocking” and “unsustainable” — those were just some of the words Ottawa’s…
Philpot twins set for second CFL matchup as Alouettes host Stampeders
MONTREAL — Colleen Purcell is torn over who to cheer for — quite literally. The…
TSB to send investigators to site of plane accident in Lillooet, B.C.
RICHMOND — The Transportation Safety Board is investigating after a crash involving a small plane…
Former MPs launch volunteer effort to renew NDP ahead of leadership race
OTTAWA — Two former New Democrat MPs who lost their seats in the April election…
Fact File: COVID-19 fuelled drop in life expectancy, contrary to podcast claims
In September, a clip from a January 2024 episode of the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast…
Canada-England: Rugby’s version of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object.
No. 1 England plays No. 2 Canada in Saturday’s championship game at the Women’s Rugby…
Cybersecurity centre warns of ‘sophisticated’ threat targeting Cisco equipment
OTTAWA — The federal cybersecurity centre is urging Canadian organizations to “take immediate action” against…
Police arrest teen for threats after 15-year-old killed by officer in Montreal area
MONTREAL — A 15-year-old teen who was shot and killed by police on Montreal’s South…
Meet Maple the Moose, Canada’s mascot for the FIFA 2026 World Cup
Move over Bullwinkle. Maple the Moose is here. FIFA announced Thursday that Maple, a red-clad…
Ontario plans to ban speed cameras; Ford frames move as affordability measure
Ontario will introduce legislation next month to ban the use of speed cameras across the…
Photo Gallery: Ostrich farm granted stay on cull
The mother and daughter at the centre of a movement to save their flock of…
PM’s adviser says India committed to co-operating with police investigations
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s national security adviser says India has “absolutely” committed to…
More pickets by B.C.’s public sector workers at liquor stores to pressure for talks
VICTORIA — The union representing public sector workers in British Columbia is putting more pressure…
Canada’s Dorris defends 50m butterfly title at world para swimming championships
SINGAPORE — Canada’s Danielle Dorris defended her gold medal in the S7 50-metre butterfly Thursday…
B.C. fugitive, gangland killer arrested in Qatar: police
SURREY — A gangland killer who escaped from a British Columbia jail in 2022 has…
Multiple suspects charged in dark web drug trafficking network: Ontario RCMP
Seven people have been arrested in what police describe as one of the largest known…
Curling hub network expands to B.C., Saskatchewan, Ontario, another in Alberta
Curling Canada is expanding regional high-performance training hubs to Victoria, Okotoks, Alta., Moose Jaw, Sask.,…
‘Out Standing’ examines sexism in the military, shocking Sandra Perron photo
TORONTO — Intent on capturing the broad scope and deep impact of gender discrimination in…
In the news today: PBO’s fiscal update, factors fuelling inflation, student job cuts
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Tariffs, government spending, gas prices — what’s driving inflation right now?
OTTAWA — MPs returned to the House of Commons earlier this month to confront an…
Canadian virus research hub in Saskatoon turns 50 amid concerns over U.S. funding
SASKATOON — One of Canada’s premier vaccine centres celebrates its 50th birthday this week, but…